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 TUES - FRI 8:30 to 4:3Opm
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Our Heroes

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Sally and Hank Present Award to Mr. Scheper (2015)

The Dr. HERBERT M. BLACK Memorial Award Recipients
In Recognition of Loving Devotion and Help Given to Birthright of Columbia

1983: Dr. George W. Watt
1984: Sue Jennings & Margaret O’Shea
1985: Margaret Pricipino & WMHK-FM Staff
1986: Marie Bridges, C.N.M. & J. Cantey Heath
1987: Dorothy Knight & Dr.. J. Neyle Bennett
1988: Ruth Hoover & Forest Lake Presbyterian
1989: Ralph Garris & Our Lady of the Hills
1990: Jim McCarty & Another Printer, Inc.
1991: Carol & Chuck Vaughn
1992: Camille Bradford & St. Peter’s Church
1993: St. John Neumann Catholic Church
1994: Dutch Fork Christian Church
1995: Ruth Cox & Eric Baker
1996: Barb, Williams, & Gee PA
1997: First Baptist Acteens & St. Mary’s Women’s Club
1998: St. Joseph’s Church & Mary Greenwold
1999: Patty & Steve Sands
2000: Wal Mart Harbison
2001: Charlie & Mickie Maxfield
2002: Zorba’s Restaurant & Northeast Presbyterian Church
2003: Beth & Mike Barb
2004: Corpus Christi Catholic Church Women
2005: Birthright Hotline Volunteers
2006: Corpus Christi Catholic Church Youth Group
2007: Herb Johnson
2008: St. Michael’s Catholic Church
2009: Doug Mader Family
2010: Bethel UMC Women’s Group
2011: St. John Crisis Ministry
2012: Hilde and Paul Meisner
2013: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
2014: Susan and Dan Wallace
2015: Frank Scheper and Family & Congaree Baptist Church
2016: USC College of Nursing and Dorothy Jamin Marron
2017: Nurse Family Partnership and VillaTronco
2018: Darryl Willliams and Therese Dionne
(Pictured below with Hank and Sally)

Recent News

Birthright of Columbia Participating in Midlands Gives!

We are joining over five hundred midlands nonprofits to participate in Midlands Gives, an 18-hour online giving event. The actual giving day is May 3, 2022, but you are able to donate now during the early giving portion of the event. Simply go to www.midlandsgives.org/Birthrightofcolumbia to make a secure online donation. Minimum donation is $10. Spread […]

Birthright’s Western Wall Rescued

The uninsulated western wall of this beautiful old home occupied by Birthright of Columbia had suffered decades of direct sun exposure and was in dire need of insulation and new siding. Contractor Chad Hewett (cmhewett23@yahoo.com) came to the rescue with professional installation of insulation, new siding, priming and painting, all at a fair and reasonable […]

New Birthright Executive Director

The Birthright of Columbia Board of Directors announces the hiring of Mrs. Terry Hodaly as Birthright of Columbia Executive Director. She will succeed Hank Chardos, the 1980 founder, with his wife, Sally Chardos, of this chapter of Birthright International. Hank will retire effective March 31, 2021. Terry is a lifelong resident of Columbia, married to Tawfiq, […]

WVOC Interview with Hank About Baby Shower

Many thanks to Gary David Barboza of WVOC for this interview giving Hank a chance to publicize the upcoming annual Baby Shower. Listen to “WVOC Hank Chardos” on Spreaker.

Hank on Carolina Catholic Radio Network

On Catholic radio program, Faith and Sport, Hank explained the ministry of Birthright of Columbia. Enjoy the whole program or find Hank’s interview at 39:30 through 47:00.

Hank is On Air with Talk Show Host, KOKO!

More about KOKO!: As heard on 101.3 FM,  The Big DM’s “Real Talk”, Saturday at 5:25a, also streaming at www.thebigdm.com 93.5 FM,  Q93.5’s  “Real Talk” Sunday at 5:45a, also streaming at www.q935.com Fox 102.3’s “Fox Focus” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at www.fox1023.com HOT 103.9/ 93.9FM ‘s “Street Beat” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at […]

Virtual Baby Shower – Sunday, Nov 8, 1-3

Dear Birthright Supporters, Please support our upcoming  USC Nurse-Sponsored Birthright Baby Shower on Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 pm. The clients will drive by in their cars and we will handle all the stations outside along Richland street. Clients will remain in their cars at all times and will process in a car line from […]

MOVING DAY!

About fifty volunteers showed up today to finish up some work at 1316 Richland St and move furnishings and supplies from Gregg St. to Richland St. I was absent due to illness so don’t have any action photos, but if any participants send some to me, I will add them to the post. It was […]

Birthright Exec. Director Hank Chardos Receives Order of Palmetto Award

On Thursday evening December 6, 2018, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presented to Hank Chardos the Order of the Palmetto Award, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. This honor is in recognition of Hank’s years of service at Birthright of Columbia, founded by Hank and his wife Sally in 1980, and at Home Works of America, […]

Birthright Baby Shower Big Hit

More than 70 parents, many bringing children, experienced joyful chaos at the Birthright Baby Shower hosted today by USC Nursing Students! The guests experienced a caring environment and received help for themselves and their babies including clothing and health care items.  

Birthright to Host “ON THE TABLE” Discussion Oct 24th

This will be a lunch meeting, 11:30 to 1:30, at the Birthright Office, 1405 Gregg St., Columbia. If you would like to participate, please email Hank Chardos (hank@birthrightofcolumbia.org). You can read more about On The Table HERE.

Radio Interview by KOKO! with Hank Chardos

101.3 FM,  The Big DM’s “Real Talk”, Saturday at 5:25a, also streaming at www.thebigdm.com 93.5 FM,  Q93.5’s  “Real Talk” Sunday at 5:45a, also streaming at www.q935.com Fox 102.3’s “Fox Focus” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at www.fox1023.com HOT 103.9/ 93.9FM ‘s “Street Beat” Sunday at 6:25a, also streaming at www.hot1039fm.com ESPN’s 94.9 “Real Talk” Sunday at 6:02a, streaming at www.ESPNColumbia.com On air with […]

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Visits Birthright of Columbia

Sergeant Brittany Jackamonis of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Office of Public Information recently brought a group of Richland County Deputies to Birthright of Columbia to learn about the services offered. Below are a short video of Hank explaining the work of Birthright and a photo of him explaining the clothing room to the deputies. […]

Baby Bottle Campaign Results

Here is a post from our FaceBook page. If you haven’t done it already, please go to the FaceBook page and Like it. Current news is always posted there.

Abortion Testimony

This testimony has been added to the website under Pregnant/For Girls and Women.

Birthright Baby Shower Big Success

More than fifty moms came to the November 20th Birthright Baby Shower which was sponsored by USC Nursing Students. All had a great time.

Hank Chardos Interviewed by WACH FOX 57 about Baby in Dumpster

You can read the story at the WACH FOX 57 website HERE. Text is below. COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) – A mother accused of putting her newborn baby in the trash is free on bail, but the consequences of her actions still linger. The child was taken to the hospital and is said to be in good […]

Thanks to Northeast Presbyterian Church

Dear Birthright supporters and friends and volunteers, Below is a flyer created by Northeast Presbyterian Church in conjunction with Birthright of Columbia being the focus non-profit for September at their church. Many thanks to Northeast Presbyterian Church! Blessings, Hank Chardos

Hank Interviewed on Catholic Spanish Radio

During the Diocese of Charleston On Fire With Faith conference at Columbia Convention Center Saturday, Hank Chardos was interviewed by Spanish Revive Radio. Here is a short clip from the interview. Watch Clip Here

Volunteers Needed at Birthright of Columbia

YOU can make a difference by learning how to show God’s love through one-on-one assistance to anyone facing an unplanned or problem pregnancy. Birthright of Columbia’s next three-session volunteer training class will meet: Tuesday, September 20th, Tuesday, September 27th, and Tuesday October 4th. All three sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. at our 1405 Gregg […]

Website Live

Our new website, designed with the help of Burt Pardue of Site-Image and volunteer Darryl Williams is up and running. Be sure to subscribe to receive notification of new posts. Here is what it looks like.

Volunteers Needed

Here is a screen shot of a current post on the Birthright of Columbia Facebook Page. Go to the FB page to respond or share the post.

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